Ron Lee
Well Known Member
Some useful info in a previous post by MFST-1.
From Garmin I learned the following (hopefully all is correct)
1) Turnaround time is one week
2) Terrain/obstacle functionality is included in the $1500 price. Price may increase some time next year (TBD).
3) Primary nav software may be out 3rd quarter of 2007
4) New antenna and coax (TBD) are included
5) Retains the current mounting tray
6) May require autopilot wiring change/addition
From Jeppesen the database renewals use the same JSUM software and Skybound adapter. Annual cost increases from $375 to $410
My question from anyone who has made the upgrade is it really a remove and replace situation? Will it still drive my Trio wing leveler autopilot with no wiring changes? Is the possible autopilot wiring change if you have altitude autopilot? Any other issues that may affect a decision to upgrade?
Ron Lee
From Garmin I learned the following (hopefully all is correct)
1) Turnaround time is one week
2) Terrain/obstacle functionality is included in the $1500 price. Price may increase some time next year (TBD).
3) Primary nav software may be out 3rd quarter of 2007
4) New antenna and coax (TBD) are included
5) Retains the current mounting tray
6) May require autopilot wiring change/addition
From Jeppesen the database renewals use the same JSUM software and Skybound adapter. Annual cost increases from $375 to $410
My question from anyone who has made the upgrade is it really a remove and replace situation? Will it still drive my Trio wing leveler autopilot with no wiring changes? Is the possible autopilot wiring change if you have altitude autopilot? Any other issues that may affect a decision to upgrade?
Ron Lee